The City of Nanaimo provided the DSS with a proposal which addressed immediate risk concerns, expressed their need for a time extension to complete proper due diligence on the lower dam, and reiterated their commitment towards ensuring that the dams meet regulatory requirements.
When I saw Nanaimo’s mayor, Bill McKay say, “While there’s 40 people perhaps that are actively involved in the Colliery dam issue, 88,000 people live in Nanaimo,” in a recent Nanaimo Bulletin Article, I thought to myself, “That’s odd. I go to the Colliery Dams often and see hundreds of people there. Surely they are ‘actively’ involved in the Colliery Dams issue since they use the park all the time”.
When talking about millions of dollars about to be spent, it’s important to be sure it’s necessary. Let us explain why it isn’t.
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